Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash The light turned on again! That, or you’ve been paying careful attention to your car’s odometer, and you know it’s time for another oil change. Getting the engine lubricant drained and replaced every 3,000 to 5,000 miles is a hugely important part of regular car maintenance. Done right and often enough, it will keep your vehicle happy and running for hundreds of thousands of miles.

Photo by Benjamin Brunner on Unsplash You need your car to have brakes. This may be an eye-rollingly obvious statement, but it’s true! Brakes are arguably the most important part of any road-safe vehicle (besides maybe the wheels) and they work very hard every time we drive to keep us safe – our brakes deserve to be treated with care and respect. But unless you’re a mechanic or super-dedicated car enthusiast, you might not know much about the brakes on your car, and you may wonder - how do you know if your brakes need to be replaced?

Source: Pixabay This teeny tiny component of the traditional gasoline engine can cause big problems when it fails. That’s because spark plugs are responsible for moving your car forward. Literally – an arc of electricity from the end of a spark plug ​ignites the gasoline in your engine​, “driving” every other aspect of the motor. The gas-powered car we know and love would not have been a possibility without these little pieces of technology.

Photo by Imthaz Ahamed on Unsplash Tires are one of those all-important parts of a vehicle that most of us (true gear heads excepted) tend to forget about until we have a flat or a blowout. And since almost all new cars come equipped with a tire pressure warning light, it’s especially easy to put off checking the wear on our tires – until it’s too late. So, when did you last replace your tires?

Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash Brakes are one of the most important components on any road-safe vehicle. And brakes themselves are made up of a number of absolutely vital pieces of equipment. While each part requires periodic maintenance and servicing, the one that needs our attention the most is the brake pad. Pads are designed to be worn down over time as you drive your car or truck, and need to be replaced in order to avoid doing damage to the other more permanent components of your braking system.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe by Alexander Migl — CC-BY-SA-4.0 If you want the driving experience of a sports car with the spacious body of an SUV, or to feel luxurious while towing as much as a midsize pickup truck, then you should look into the Porsche Cayenne. Whatever you’re looking for from a luxury SUV, the Cayenne has it in spades. How much are you saving buying a used Porsche Cayenne vs.

BMW 435 by M 93 — CC-BY-SA-3.0-DE BMW began releasing its 4 Series in 2014, tweaking the 2-door 3 Series models to introduce this new line of compact executive cars. The BMW 435 was only produced between 2014 and 2016 as a convertible and a coupe and features rear- or all-wheel drive. With so few years of the 435 to choose from, it’s essential that you choose the right one for you.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L front 3.24.19.jpg by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Chevy Tahoe is among the best do-it-all vehicles made and sold in America. Its two choices of V8 engines are beefy enough to haul around 8 passengers, whatever you can fit in the 95 cubic feet of cargo space, or up to 8,600lb of towing capacity. Since its remodel for the 2016 model year, the Tahoe has featured a sleek, modern design on the outside and a well-equipped, stylish design on the inside.

Hyundai Santa Fe by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the best-selling midsize SUVs over the last few years, and for good reason. It’s a reliable car, the design and technology have aged well and kept up with current trends, and Hyundai even offers some of the best certified pre-owned vehicle warranties. Whether you are looking for a 2 row or 3 row SUV, the Santa Fe is a great car and can be found at great prices.

2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD by KevAuto — CC-BY-SA-4.0 Pickups are one of the fastest-growing segments in the auto industry right now, but one truck that’s been around through the peaks and valleys of the market is the Toyota Tacoma. The ever-reliable, ever-capable pickup truck can handle almost anything life throws at it. It may not have the most towing capacity in its class, but its 6,800 pound capacity is nothing to sneeze at, and there’s probably no truck that can rival its off-road driving.